Narendra Modi just wants a hug

And no world leader is safe from his embrace

There’s a scene in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (below) where Sanjay Dutt demonstrates the emotional healing powers of a hug. Before you dismiss this as your standard Bollywood cheese, problem-solving via hugging has some actual scientific backing.

The #HugLife

The sharp-eyed hacks over at the Washington Posthave realised Prime Minister Modi is a believer in the #huglife. The most recent recipient of the trademark Modi bear hug was French President Francois Hollande, who was in the country on an official three-day visit. But things took a turn for the weird when the most stylish politician around caught the French leader in a compromising position, reminiscent of Rose and Jack aboard the Titanic. And while that awkward hug was followed by a traditional embrace seconds later, this may be a good time to point out that the French do not hug. Obviously, Twitter wouldn’t let that awkward moment slip by uncelebrated.